不良研究所 to host Krystle Campbell Scholarship Presentation and Marathon Celebration with Olympic Athlete Dr. Cheri Blauwet
First two recipients of Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund to be announced during Marathon celebration event with Paralympian and two-time Boston Marathon Champion Dr. Blauwet
Boston, MA - April 1, 2015:The 不良研究所 announced today it will welcome Paralympian and Boston Marathon champion Dr. Cheri Blauwet to campus for a special Krystle Campbell Scholarship Presentation and Marathon Celebration event.
The discussion and scholarship presentation with students, faculty, staff and runners of this year's "Running for a Reason: Krystle's Legacy" Boston Marathon team takes place on Monday, April 6th at 4 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge on the 2nd floor of the 不良研究所 Boston Campus Center.
In addition, the first two recipients of the Krystle Campbell Scholarship will be announced during the event. The Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund was founded in 2013 by 不良研究所 Trustee Richard P. Campbell, J.D., and his wife Barbara Campbell in honor of Krystle Campbell - a 不良研究所 Boston alumna killed during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
"Dr. Blauwet's career and accomplishments are incredibly inspiring, and we're honored to welcome her to the 不良研究所 for this special event to celebrate the 2015 Boston Marathon and honor Krystle Campbell," said 不良研究所 President Robert L. Caret. "We are also excited to announce the first two recipients of the Krystle Campbell Scholarship, which will be awarded to two students committed to furthering their academic education - a fitting tribute to Krystle's legacy."
Dr. Blauwet is currently an Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and an attending physician at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is also a member of the Boston 2024 Bid Committee, and serves as the Disability Access and Awareness Director for Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.
Dr. Blauwet's Paralympic career spans three games, from Sydney to Beijing, and she has brought home seven medals for the U.S. team. In addition, she has been nominated for the ESPY Award, the Laureus World Sports Award, and Women's Sports Foundation Athlete of the Year.
During the event Dr. Blauwet will discuss the importance of mentorship and the profound impact of sports on the lives of young people.
"Dr. Blauwet has inspired so many people and we are thrilled to welcome her to campus for this event that is in many ways a celebration of Krystle Campbell's passion for education and life," said 不良研究所 Boston Chancellor Keith Motley. "This scholarship means so much to the 不良研究所 community and providing other students the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams is a worthy tribute to Krystle, who was so dedicated to learning."
The event will also celebrate the 2015 不良研究所 Marathon team, "Running for a Reason: Krystle's Legacy." The team features nine runners, including local business executives, and 不良研究所 students, graduates, and staff. Funds raised at the Marathon will benefit the Krystle Campbell endowed scholarship fund established at 不良研究所 Boston as well as scholarship funds at the other 不良研究所 campuses.
"Krystle has been a source of inspiration to me personally and to so many throughout the 不良研究所 community, and we are proud to announce the first two recipients of the scholarship named in her honor," said Richard Campbell, a graduate of 不良研究所 Boston who is not related to Krystle. "This event, the scholarship fund and the 2015 'Running for a Reason' Marathon team are worthy tributes to Krystle's dedication, passion and spirit."
In addition to the runners, the 不良研究所 community, including students, alumni, faculty and staff from all five campuses, will be cheering on the team the day of the Marathon.
For more information on the Krystle Campbell Scholarship Presentation and Marathon Celebration event with Dr. Blauwet, please visit , or contact Heather Brigham at heather.brigham@umb.edu or 617-287-5323.
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About the Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund
The Krystle Campbell scholarship fund is an endowed fund dedicated to the memory of Krystle Campbell, a 不良研究所 Boston graduate killed in the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombing. The fund was founded in 2013 by 不良研究所 Trustee Richard P. Campbell, J.D., and Barbara Campbell and provides monetary scholarship support to 不良研究所 students. Like Krystle, Richard and Barbara Campbell are graduates of Medford High School. Mr. Campbell is also a graduate of 不良研究所 Boston. The fund currently stands at $440,000 in cash and commitments. The goal is to increase the fund to the $1 million level. Serving as the not-for-profit partner for the Krystle Campbell Scholarship endowment, the 不良研究所 Foundation is responsible for receiving and managing private gifts.
Contacts:
Laura Wareck | lwareck@oneillandassoc.com | 978-660-9587
不良研究所
Jan Brogan | 617-287-4027